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Fri, 01 Jan 2021 21:16:29 GMT
Ruto, Raila Preach Hope in New Year Messages
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Deputy President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga sent messages of hope on Friday as the country crossed over to a new year bidding goodbye to 2020, a year which was characterized by an economic slowdown and...

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 21:11:40 GMT
Media Critical in Holding Kenya Together Through Responsible Reporting
[Capital FM] Sub Editors are butchers of words! Stories are spiked and killed! Editors are gatekeepers and use professional discretion in using stories! Journalism is not for the faint-hearted! Media sets the agenda for society! Newsrooms are freedom...

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 20:04:19 GMT
Tanzanian Musician Vanessa Mdee Engaged
[Nairobi News] Tanzanian singer Vanessa Mdee and Nigerian-American actor Olu Rotimi Akinosho have taken their relationship to the next stage after the latter proposed marriage to Vanessa a day before New Year's.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 15:31:38 GMT
How to Usher in a New Year in 'Lockdown'
[Nairobi News] Bogged down by the Coronavirus pandemic, the year 2020 brought with it lockdowns, economic insecurities, anxiety, ailment, and even deaths.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 10:28:39 GMT
How Organisations Bled Graft Cash Amid Covid-19 Crunch
[Nation] The year 2020 will go into the annals of history as one riddled with high-profile financial scandals amid efforts to tame the Covid-19 pandemic.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 11:47:41 GMT
Learners' Fate Uncertain With Flooded Schools in Nyando Unlikely to Reopen
[Nation] Several schools in Nyando, Kisumu County, might not reopen next week due to extensive damages to their classrooms and other learning facilities caused by floods.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 10:28:33 GMT
Kagwe - Why Kenya Has Not Suspended Flights From Britain
[Nation] Travellers from Britain should have negative Covid-19 test results within a 96-hour period from the time they tested to the time they will be arriving in the country, according to the new guidelines by the Ministry of Health.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 10:28:33 GMT
Sh180million Crucial Vaccines That Expired At JKIA
[Nation] Failure to pay a clearance fee of Sh5 million led to wastage of life-saving vaccines worth Sh180 million donated to Kenya to help protect women and children from five deadly diseases.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 15:32:03 GMT
Nadia Mukami Denies Having Beef With Jovial
[Nairobi News] Nadia Mukami says she has no beef with fellow singer Jovial but also confirmed to that the whole world should now the pair 'aint close'.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 15:25:44 GMT
Retired CJ Gicheru Eulogized As Untiring Mentor As Burial Set for Friday
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The late former Chief Justice Evan Gicheru was on Thursday eulogized as a great leader who played a pivotal role in mentoring young judicial officers and shaping the Judiciary's path to independence.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 13:57:24 GMT
Blow to Waititu in Quest to Become Nairobi Governor
[Nation] Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu's hopes of running for the Nairobi gubernatorial seat in the February by-election have been dashed after the electoral agency said individuals impeached on abuse of office charges are not eligible to ...

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 13:08:38 GMT
Gor Mahia Official Detained in Algeria Over Unpaid Hotel Bill
[Nation] Gor Mahia treasurer Dolphina Odhiambo has been detained at a hotel in Algiers, Algeria, over an unpaid hotel bill accrued by the club during the festive season, Nation Sport understands.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 12:59:45 GMT
Floods Everywhere but No Rains in Makueni Villages
[Nation] It was not the first time for Makueni residents to wake up to a bizarre incident. Their villages were flooded despite lack of rain.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 12:59:17 GMT
Magoha - Nothing Will Stop Reopening of Schools
[Nation] Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha has said nothing will stop the reopening of schools come Monday next week.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 12:58:44 GMT
IEBC Launches Bbi Signatures Verification Exercise At Bomas
[Nation] The countdown to the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) referendum gained momentum Wednesday with the launch of the signatures verification exercise by IEBC.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 12:30:07 GMT
Uhuru Hits Salaried Workers With Hidden Tax Increase
[Nation] The government has hit salaried workers with a hidden tax increase, passed by Parliament at the last minute and signed by President Kenyatta last week.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 11:57:13 GMT
Governor Nyaribo Dissolves Nyagarama's Executive Committee
[Capital FM] Nyamira -- Newly installed Nyamira Governor, Amos Nyaribo, has dissolved his predecessor's county executive, asking members to hand over to County Secretary James Ntabo with immediate effect.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 10:28:32 GMT
DP Ruto's Allies Defend New Party As Possible Fallback Plan
[Nation] Deputy President William Ruto's allies have defended their decision to associate with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), in the clearest yet indication that they are fed up with the ruling Jubilee Party after months of simmering tensions.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 10:28:24 GMT
How Covid Pandemic Brought Out the Best and Worst in Kenyans
[Nation] How will we explain this year to a generation that didn't live through 2020? The loss of our personal freedoms and the collective fear of contracting Covid-19.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 10:28:22 GMT
Pain for Residents in Plan to Increase Price of Water
[Nation] Residents will in coming months have to dig deeper into their pockets following plans by the Mombasa Water Supply and Sanitation Company (Mowasco) to raise water tariffs.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 10:28:19 GMT
Schools Fees Tussle As Magoha Warns Against Increase
[Nation] Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha has warned head teachers against violating fees guidelines after a parents' association reported complaints about higher levies charged by schools.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 10:28:16 GMT
Treasury, IMF, World Bank Upbeat On Kenya's 2021 Recovery
[Nation] The economy is seen rebounding to a growth of between 4.7 and 6.9 per cent in 2021 from barely a percentage growth this year, offering hope to millions of households which were plunged into poverty by the devastating shocks of Covid-19 conta...

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 10:28:08 GMT
Escaping Domestic Violence During the Pandemic
[Nation] My baby's father and I were together for nearly four years. In the first couple of months into our relationship, he became verbally and physically abusive, and after every altercation, I would lock myself up and weep, replaying some of the g...

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 10:19:36 GMT
Ex-Makini Schools Billionaire Alleges Chinese Conned Her Sh26 Million
[Nation] A couple of months after Makini Schools founder Elizabeth Mary Okelo sold the institution to three foreign investors for an estimated Sh1 billion, the educationist was in the market searching for a new deal.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 10:18:52 GMT
The Year State House Completed Takeover of Nairobi County
[Nation] The national government has not hidden its intent to control the capital city and the assumption of Nairobi county governor's office by Nairobi Speaker Benson Mutura completes a total takeover of the city county by State House.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 10:17:11 GMT
Agencies Shut Door On Leaders Impeached Over Integrity Issues
[Nation] The electoral commission has joined the anti-graft agency in warning impeached governors that they won't secure clearance to contest elections even as politicians fought the sanctions, rekindling how Parliament watered down integrity laws.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 10:06:16 GMT
How to Celebrate New Year in Lockdown
[Nairobi News] The Covid-19 pandemic might have restricted the lives of millions of people due to the guidelines and restrictions that have to be followed and adhered to reduce the spread of the virus.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 10:05:22 GMT
Daddy Owen Deletes Wife's Pictures On Social Media
[Nairobi News] Gospel singer Owen Mwatia, real name Daddy Owen has hinted that all is not well at his matrimonial home after deleting photos of himself with his wife Farida Wambui on his social media pages.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 10:04:58 GMT
John Allan Namu's Maisha Mkanda Is Back for Season 2
[Nairobi News] Maisha Magic East has announced the premiere of the award-winning investigative journalist John Allan Namu show Maisha Mkanda.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 09:56:12 GMT
Kudos to All Players That Pushed Anti-Doping Amendment Bill
[Nation] Woow! The passage of the Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill of 2020 on Tuesday night, as recommended by the National Assembly Department on Sports, Culture and Tourism, was, for lack of better words, a move in the right direction.



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